West Fork Emerald Creek (FR 380) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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West Fork Emerald Creek (FR 380) in ID

Idaho Panhandle NFs, St. Joe Ranger District
2,794 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 1.1-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Benewah County, ID. The road serves Cedar Butte.

Idaho Panhandle National Forests, St. Joe Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit.

0.1 of the 1.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Gravel the whole way in (1.1 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.

East Fork Emerald Creek runs 0.2 mi off. Bechtel Butte stands 1,802 ft above the site, 2.6 miles south. The nearest town, St. Maries, is 23 mi off.

September normals 41–74°F, 1.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Fire restrictions

Set by Idaho Panhandle National Forests, St. Joe Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?